Because of this volunteer support, the Foodbank is able to function with far fewer full-time employees, thereby directing more money to programs and services that feed hungry people. Simply put, The Idaho Foodbank would not be able to function as efficiently without the dedicated support of our volunteers.

The most popular shifts fill up quickly, so it’s best to sign up well in advance of the date you wish to volunteer.

Volunteer Calendars

To schedule volunteer time – first click the appropriate calendar below to view openings:

Important Documents

What kind of work will I/we be doing? Can I/we request a specific task?
The majority of volunteers assist in Sort/Repack shifts. These shifts include activities such as sorting donations by nutritional category, repackaging bulk food into family sized...

Volunteer - Recipe for Success -
In order to operate Cooking Matters successfully, we rely on the commitment of volunteers which allows us to expand the program throughout the state. Our volunteers help us with duties ranging from shopping for groceries to teaching classes, and everything in between!

Volunteers seeking hours for court-ordered community service are eligible to assist in the warehouse. All shifts must be booked in advance and volunteers must provide a copy of their court documents and must have no felony convictions. Sort shifts and Special Event shifts are not eligible for court-mandated hours.

The following form is not mandatory for volunteers with less than 10 hours of service. However, all volunteers should be aware of these policies and will be expected to sign a liability waiver upon checkin.

The Idaho Foodbank benefits from the hard work of many Scouts. The most common project for Eagle Scouts is to create and manage their own Food Drive – should you choose to coordinate a Food Drive, the following criteria apply.